Busting the Long-distance Moving Myth

Some believe that moving long-distance is a headache that almost isn't worth having. Why? Because of claims that it's hard to find a good moving company to do it, you pay top dollar and there are always delays. Well, that's not necessarily true so I thought I'd take the opportunity provided by this blog to set the record straight.

Firstly, not being able to find a good moving company comes down to the fact that the search wasn't very detailed. Some movers don't have the resources and shouldn't have been considered at all while others (like Sage) are well equipt to provide a reliable service.

Secondly, saying you 'pay top dollar' gives a false impression. Increased distance lengthens time taken, which increases work hours - it's very logical. Increased work hours means increased cost but only reasonably so. In the modern moving industry, with the concerted effort being made by responsible companies, everything is accountable and above board.

Lastly, there is some logic to the claim that there are delays but the idea that your possessions arrive days later than agreed is false. That myth is fueled by the fact that long-distance moves that take two or more days usually involve two different crews - one to reach a half-way depot, and the other to finish the delivery. This can sometimes require the overnight or 24-hour storage of your things.

If you are moving from Maryland to Texas, for example, a move which involves more than 2,000 miles of road, crew members are unlikely to want to make the complete journey, so they deliver to a mid-point depot and return to Maryland. The next day, a new crew loads up and delivers your possessions to your new home in Dallas.

Usually, these are logistical aspects that you never need to worry about if you hire a moving consultant to look after everything (as my colleague 'Nomad' pointed out below). These are practical and cost effective solutions to logistical problems that need not cost you a fortune.

So, the myth that long-distance moves involve a lot of unnecessary trouble is an urban legend. Just speak to your moving company and they will clear any doubts you might have. We'd certainly be happy to!